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Professor Kevin Singh has been appointed as the new Head of Manchester School of Architecture

Professor Singh is a chartered architect with a 25-year career in higher education. Most recently he was Head of the Birmingham School of Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University.

CUHK Appoints Dean of the Faculty of Science

The Council of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has approved the appointment of Professor Chunshan Song as Dean of the Faculty of Science for five years from mid-July 2020.

IPPF announces new Board of Trustees

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has brought-in historic changes to its governance and structure after transforming itself through a year-long reform process.

University of Sussex appoints new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)

The University has appointed internationally renowned cell biologist Professor Keith Jones as its next Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise).

Wendy Taylor joins Jhpiego as VP for technical leadership and innovation

Wendy Taylor, a solutions-driven innovator and leader in business-minded approaches in health, has joined Jhpiego as vice president for technical leadership and innovation.

Preferred candidate chosen for the role of Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council

Professor Christopher Smith has been selected as the Government’s preferred candidate to be the new Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), replacing Professor Andrew Thompson in September.

EVPA appoints Roberta Bosurgi as new CEO

The European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Roberta Bosurgi as the new Chief Executive Officer, as of 1st September.

Professor Axel Behrens joins The Institute of Cancer Research

A major figure in UK cancer research, Professor Axel Behrens joins us from the Francis Crick Institute. He will set up a new laboratory at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) as well as leading the Convergence Science Centre.

Insights / June 2020